The Final Say

Two readings of a play by Helltown Players Trustee Meryl Cohn as part of the O’Neill Festival of New Works.

Directed by Jess Wilson
Dramaturge: Len Berkman

Naomi might finally get her play about her grandmother's Holocaust heroism produced - if only a bombastic musical with an eerily similar story line weren't just about to open. Convinced that her work has been stolen, Naomi seeks the help and friendship of her late grandmother's closest confidant, as she navigates a highly complicated road toward the truth. As Naomi decides how far to go to protect her story, she discovers that a spunky production assistant, Martha, may be the key to untangling this mess .... and her own heart.

Cast:

Naomi – Missy Potash

Phil – Spencer Keasey

Martha – Rebecca Medeiros Terkelsen

Hannah – Karen McPherson

Martin – John Hanright

Music:

Music by Billy Hough and Susan Goldberg

Reading Schedule:

• Sat., Oct. 7 at 7pm
  WOMR •494 Commercial St, Provincetown, MA 02657

• Sun., Oct. 8 at 4pm
  WOMR •494 Commercial St, Provincetown, MA 02657

Tickets:

• $20 General admission

• $10 Students (with valid ID)

• $10 for Card to Culture members (with valid ID)

• $40 Festival Pass - one pass to gain entry for all readings and events.

  Important Note:
  After purchasing a Festival Pass on a particular show page, pass holders will not need to visit the ticketing pages for the other plays they may wish to attend. Just show up at the door before the event. We will reserve enough chairs to accommodate people with passes.)

• Tickets may be purchased online or at the door.

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About the Workshop…

The O’Neill Festival of New Works offers a rare opportunity for dramatists to work with dramaturges in preparation for each festival’s staged readings. In this case the dramaturge is Len Berkman. Len has taught playwriting, theater history and the dramatic literature of various nations and cultures since 1969. He has received Distinguished Teacher (1992), Sherrerd Prize (2011) and Charis Medal awards.

Playwright’s Goals for the Workshop…

From Meryl Cohn:

For the workshop, my goals are to assess this new revision of "The Final Say" and see how it's working. I need to make decisions about the cast size and strike the right balance between comedy and tragedy. How well does the end of the play relate to the beginning? How are the main plot and subplots working together? If the play is essentially about stories and to whom they belong, how well is the play exploring the richness of this topic?  It will help to hear and incorporate an overall audience reaction, to feel their response to the pacing, and to find where the play holds and where it loses their attention. I expect the audience to participate fully as an audience would to any production.

About the Workshop Participants…

Stay tuned for more information…